Solution

Community Level Natural Resource Conservation

This solution addresses devalued local natural resources in Eastern and Southern India for everyone

Problem Description

Many of the human activities that modify or destroy natural ecosystems cause deterioration of ecological services whose value, in the long run, far outweigh the short term economic benefits that human society seeks to gain. As ecosystems remain at great jeopardy so do the livelihoods and continued well being of communities everywhere. Poor communities are particularly vulnerable since they rely more on natural resources for subsistence and income and are less likely to share in property rights that give them legal control over these resources. In this context, FES promotes the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, forests and water in particular, through local self governance institutions.

Building Blocks

Solution Type

  • Skoll Social Entrepreneur

    • Solution Stage

    One of the 7 stages of an innovation. Learn more
    STAGE SPECIALIST SKILLS REQUIRED EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES RISK LEVEL AND HANDLING FINANCE REQUIRED KINDS OF EVIDENCE GENERATED GOAL
    Developing and implementing5
    Strong leadership, management, implementation skills
    • Policy design
    • Programme design
    • Business modelling
    • Organisational design
    • Prepare for some adaptation to implementation
    MEDIUM
    • Programme funds, equity, loans, grants
    HIGH
    A robust and detailed case developed through formal evaluation and evidence gathering – use of a control group to isolate impact
    An implemented and sustainable innovation

    Submitted By

    Bryan Lehrer74310022 copy

    Key Details

    Solution Type
    Skoll Social Entrepreneur
    Activity